Epoxidized Soybean Oil
Epoxidized soybean oil is produced by chemically modifying soybean oil through epoxidation, converting double bonds into epoxide groups for enhanced stability. This chemical modification places it under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a chemically modified vegetable oil.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the epoxidation process for CBSA
• Confirm the oil is inedible and for industrial use
• Ensure it is not classified under heading 15.16 (e.g
• hydrogenated oils)
Related Products under Tariff item 1518.00.00
Blown Linseed Oil
Blown linseed oil is linseed oil that has been air-oxidized under pressure to increase its viscosity and tackiness. It is used in putties, sealants, and printing inks. This product falls under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a vegetable oil that has been chemically modified by oxidation, which is explicitly covered by the heading.
Boiled Linseed Oil
Boiled linseed oil is produced by heating and oxidizing linseed oil to accelerate its drying properties, making it suitable for wood finishes and protective coatings. It is a chemically modified vegetable oil, as the heating and oxidation alter its chemical structure. This places it under tariff item 1518.00.00, which covers oils that are oxidized or otherwise chemically modified.
Boiled Tung Oil
Boiled tung oil is polymerized by heating with metallic driers, used in traditional wood finishing. The heating process chemically modifies the oil through polymerization. It falls under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a heat-polymerized vegetable oil.
Dehydrated Linseed Oil
Dehydrated linseed oil has water and impurities removed to create a faster-drying oil for paints and enamels. The dehydration process chemically modifies the oil, making it a dehydrated vegetable oil. It is classified under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a chemically modified oil, specifically dehydrated.
Dehydrated Tallow Fatty Acids
Dehydrated tallow fatty acids are produced by removing water and distilling animal tallow, used in soap noodles and rubber processing. The dehydration process chemically modifies the animal fat. It is classified under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a chemically modified animal fat fraction.
Heat-Polymerized Coconut Oil
Heat-polymerized coconut oil is vacuum-heated to dimerize fatty acids, creating viscous products for cosmetics and polishes. The polymerization process chemically modifies the oil. It falls under tariff item 1518.00.00 as a polymerized vegetable oil.